The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to place closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list as the team continues to grapple with significant bullpen struggles this season. The move comes after Díaz has failed to meet expectations during his tenure with the club, posting concerning statistics through 16 appearances.
Since signing a lucrative three-year contract worth $69 million, Díaz has underperformed dramatically. His season statistics reveal an earned run average of 11.85, a walks and hits per innings pitched ratio of 2.56, and a negative wins above replacement value of -1.4, all indicators of a player struggling to perform at the level expected of a closer.
The Dodgers’ bullpen has been a weak point for the organization, and Díaz’s difficulties have compounded those issues. By placing him on the injured list, the team hopes to both give the pitcher time to recover and find alternative solutions to shore up their relief pitching corps. The move reflects the organization’s ongoing efforts to address depth and performance concerns in their bullpen as they look to compete effectively moving forward.
Originally reported by Cbssports →
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